Here's a character creation hype video accompanying the release of the tool, demonstrating why this should be downloaded and played with.

The second and final closed beta test for Black Desert Online's Western debut will happen on February 18. Character designs in the creation tool can be saved and used in the game proper, so if you want to see your creation come to life, then would be a good time.

Has anyone here been able to test the connection from AUS yet? that's what's holding me back from pre-ordering, being an action oriented game, too much lag will completely destroy gameplay for me... I couldnt even play diablo 3 until they made the Aus servers :\

I was able to get the beta access from the pack i bought, i was impressed with how little lag there was between the servers. I played a good 52 or so hours if that says anything, as well as the fact there is an oceanic based host.

Triple AAA games nailing the brief. Indie games surprising people out of nowhere, and expansions and patches that completely turn a game around. It's been a good year for games - now it's time for you to vote for your favourite.